Governor Andy Beshear announced 611 new cases of COVID-19 statewide last night. As state officials wait for data for next week, Beshear noted that another surge in case numbers would result in the state bringing back restrictions on certain businesses. Locally, the Lincoln Trail District Health Department announced 34 new cases yesterday, with 17 in Hardin and 8 in Meade. 237 patients are on home isolation and 14 are hospitalized.
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A unique species of ticks have made their way to Kentucky.
The Asian Longhorned Tick is drawing attention after being found in Eastern Kentucky. Experts, like UK Horticulturalist Amy Aldenderfer says the tick can produce “clones” of itself on animals, allowing it to exponentially increase its group size. Aldenderfer says it’s important to note that the tick has only been located in medcalf county. But, she says concerned residents can bring suspected samples to the extension office, where they can be sent off for analysis. Aldenderfer says the tick can affect livestock and other animals if not found.
One lane of I-65 northbound was shut down Tuesday as officials worked to recover a stolen vehicle.
Earlier that day, officials say that Matthew Noe stole a white pickup from an Upton IGA parking lot. Trooper Scotty Sharp says troopers quickly spotted the stolen vehicle and pursued Noe. Noe eventually stopped near the Western Kentucky Parkway interchange, leaving the vehicle stranded. After searching for nearly an hour, troopers discovered Noe hiding on Springfield Road. Noe was charged with fleeing and evading, theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, as well as other charges. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Larue County Schools has released their return to school plan.
The plan, which was approved by the Board of Education on Monday, includes many of the same measures other schools have seen, including social distancing in classrooms and required facemasks, all in an effort to keep students and staff safe. Superintendent David Raleigh says that the district will also offer online learning for students when Larue County returns to school on August 24th.
The Elizabethtown Police Department is making citizens aware of an increase in car thefts over the last month.
Officer Chris Denham says the department has seen 21 vehicles stolen, with only 3 of the vehicles being recovered. Denhan encourages citizens to not leave cars unlocked, or to leave keys and valuables inside. One neighborhood was victim to 4 stolen vehicles in one night, all being caught on camera.
As always, tips on these or other crimes can be reported anonymously to Hardin County Crimestoppers.